# Fluid Extractor Pump For DYI Transmission Fluid Change **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [May 13, 2011, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluid-extractor-pump-for-dyi-transmission-fluid-change/64638 "2011-05-13T21:59:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![americar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/americar/32/42_2.png) [@americar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/americar)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluid-extractor-pump-for-dyi-transmission-fluid-change/64638/1 "2011-05-13T21:59:33Z")
Thoughts on using such a device to pull out and replace 3-4 quart of fluid every 15,000 miles to extend the intervals of having to taking it in to the shop to get the transmission service ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluid-extractor-pump-for-dyi-transmission-fluid-change/64638/2 "2011-05-13T22:02:56Z")
Why do you need a pump? Can’t you just open the plug and drain it at 30,000 miles? Also, what car is this? ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluid-extractor-pump-for-dyi-transmission-fluid-change/64638/3 "2011-05-13T22:03:08Z")
[http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/p-3291-lincoln-lubrication-615.aspx](http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/p-3291-lincoln-lubrication-615.aspx) But you’ll need a longer hose. Tester ---
**Author:** ![americar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/americar/32/42_2.png) [@americar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/americar)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluid-extractor-pump-for-dyi-transmission-fluid-change/64638/4 "2011-05-13T22:09:52Z")
I was thinking something more like this [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JFJM14/ref=pd\_lpo\_k2\_dp\_sr\_1?pf\_rd\_p=486539851&pf\_rd\_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf\_rd\_t=201&pf\_rd\_i=B000AAJSOE&pf\_rd\_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf\_rd\_r=0VNAQ9J97271RFZHGHC2](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JFJM14/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000AAJSOE&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0VNAQ9J97271RFZHGHC2) What a Ugly hyper link! ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluid-extractor-pump-for-dyi-transmission-fluid-change/64638/5 "2011-05-13T22:14:50Z")
That’s nice. But you have to ask yourself, how often are you going to be sucking out 7 liters of fluid at one time? I don’t have one because of that reason. Tester ---
**Author:** ![chaissos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/chaissos/32/2347_2.png) [@chaissos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chaissos)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluid-extractor-pump-for-dyi-transmission-fluid-change/64638/6 "2011-05-13T22:17:05Z")
Helps a lot if you know HTML: [Mityvac 7400 7.3 Liter Fluid Evacuator](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JFJM14/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000AAJSOE&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0VNAQ9J97271RFZHGHC2) ` Mityvac 7400 7.3 Liter Fluid Evacuator ` It’s long, but it definitely works. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![americar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/americar/32/42_2.png) [@americar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/americar)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluid-extractor-pump-for-dyi-transmission-fluid-change/64638/7 "2011-05-13T22:36:18Z")
That was a neat trick to get it to run completely out of the text box! ---
**Author:** ![common-sense-answer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/common-sense-answer/32/716_2.png) [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluid-extractor-pump-for-dyi-transmission-fluid-change/64638/8 "2011-05-13T23:01:17Z")
_ **I’ve Been Eyeing This Little Beauty For A While.** _ Looks like you need a decent air compressor to put a charge in it. [http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/lubrication/6-1-4-quarter-gallon-oil-extractor-46149.html](http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/lubrication/6-1-4-quarter-gallon-oil-extractor-46149.html) I love those Harbor Freight stores, but the closest one is 200 miles from where I sit. CSA ---
**Author:** ![cigroller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c68b51/32.png) [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluid-extractor-pump-for-dyi-transmission-fluid-change/64638/9 "2011-05-13T23:04:14Z")
I’ve thought about those. Never bought one though. The last time I pulled the pan off of my van I added a drain plug. Some people advise against it b/c of leaking/potential leaking. Its not rocket science. Its been fine. ---
**Author:** ![chaissos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/chaissos/32/2347_2.png) [@chaissos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chaissos)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluid-extractor-pump-for-dyi-transmission-fluid-change/64638/10 "2011-05-13T23:09:24Z")
Not a trick…try it in IE, instead of FireFox. 🙂 How about: `Mityvac 7400 7.3 Liter Fluid Evacuator ` Better? Harborfreight…they do mail delivery. I have 2 within 20 miles, so I haven’t used that particular service. ---
**Author:** ![americar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/americar/32/42_2.png) [@americar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/americar)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2011, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluid-extractor-pump-for-dyi-transmission-fluid-change/64638/11 "2011-05-13T23:18:10Z")
``` test ``` [test](http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/2276936/-fluid-extractor-pump-for-dyi-transmission-fluid-change#Item_12) ---
**Author:** ![Rod-Knox](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a183cd/32.png) [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2011, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluid-extractor-pump-for-dyi-transmission-fluid-change/64638/12 "2011-05-14T00:51:44Z")
You might drop the pan and change the filter and install a drain plug in the pan while it is off. Then it will be simple to drain and re-fill in the future.